Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6-8
Nothing beats the taste and aroma of freshly baked Artisan Sourdough Bread!🍞 🥖✨ Made with just a few simple ingredients, this bread boasts a chewy interior, a golden crust, and a tangy flavor. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a side to soups and salads.
Ingredients For Artisan Sourdough Bread
🌟For the Dough:
☑500g bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
☑350ml water (room temperature)
☑100g active sourdough starter
☑10g salt
🌟Optional Toppings:
☑Sesame seeds
☑Flaky sea salt
Cooking Steps For Artisan Sourdough Bread
- 🥧Mix the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and water. Mix until just combined, then let it rest for 30 minutes (autolyse). Add the sourdough starter and salt, and mix until fully incorporated.
- 🥧Perform Stretch and Folds
Over the next 2-3 hours, perform 4 sets of stretch and folds, spacing them 30 minutes apart. This helps develop gluten and structure in the dough.
🥧Bulk Fermentation
Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or until it doubles in size. - 🥧Shape theDough
Gently turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape it into a round or oval loaf, and place it in a floured proofing basket or bowl. - 🥧Final Proof
Cover and refrigerate the dough overnight for a slow fermentation that enhances flavor. - 🥧Bake the Bread🍞
Preheat your oven to 250°C (475°F) with a Dutch oven inside. Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, score the top with a sharp blade, and cover with the lid. Bake for 20 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown. - 🥧Cool and Serve
Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing. Enjoy with butter, jam, or as part of your favorite meal.“Rustic, tangy, and delightfully chewy! 🌟 This Artisan Sourdough Bread is a labor of love that’s worth every step. Perfect for elevating any meal!”
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